Dental Assistant

WESTERN WAYNE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS•Inkster, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant participate in providing dental care to patients in a Federally Qualified Health Center. The work involves chair-side assistance, preparation of restorative materials and medications, sterilization of dental instruments, laboratory work, patient scheduling, and record keeping. The position must provide appropriate dental care instruction and patient education in accordance with appropriate procedures and accepted practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Completion of a one-year program in dental assistance or
Two years of experience as a dental assistant with one year experience in a dental or medical clinic.
Knowledge of dental terminology and equipment.
Knowledge of chair-side assistance techniques.
Knowledge of routine dental laboratory work.
Knowledge of materials and quantities used in mixing dental solutions, restorative materials, and medications.
Knowledge of hot and cold sterilization techniques.
Knowledge of x-ray equipment and procedures.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to file and maintain dental records and related documents.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to get along well with others.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a radiography certification which involves completion of a dental radiography course taught in a program approved by the Michigan Board of Dentistry, pursuant to the Board of Dentistry, Administrative Rule R338.11307is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists dentist chair-side by delivering and receiving dental instruments, restorative and impression materials, and medications.
Mixes and prepares the proper solutions, restorative materials, and/or medications for the procedures to be performed.
Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments using an autoclave or cold sterilization technique.
Performs laboratory work such as preparing impression material, pouring impressions, preparing models, making base plates, performing minor prosthetic repairs, trimming, and polishing prosthetics.
Takes X-rays, processes, labels, and stores X-ray film.
Takes inventory of dental instruments and supplies.
Logs all treatment data and maintains patient records.
Answers telephone and schedules appointments.
Orders necessary dental supplies.
Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
LTD
Flexible Spending Account
403B
14 Paid Holidays
Lifestyle and quality of life uniqueness (M-F)
Practice focuses on delivery of quality care (Federally Qualified Health Centers)
Competitive Compensation Package